As with any other allergy, the nature and severity of the reaction should be considered when choosing the type of contrast material and when determining the need for a premedication regimen. Seafood allergy should not of itself be regarded as an absolute contraindication to the administration of IV contrast material.
Learner's definition of PANCREAS. [count]. : a large gland of the body that is near the stomach and that produces insulin and other substances that help the body digest food â see picture at human./ËpaeÅkriËaetÉªk/ ËpÃ¦ÅkriËÃ¦tÉªk. adjective a large gland of the body that is near the stomach and that produces insulin and other substances that help the body digest food â see picture at human.
What is the pancreas? It is a silent, solid organ positioned behind the stomach in the upper part of the abdomen. The body's main digestive organ, the pancreas is composed of different cells that serve distinct functions. Some cells produce digestive juices or enzymes, while the others produce hormones. The pancreatic enzymes break down the three types of nutritional elements: protease digests proteins; lipase digests fat; and amylase digests carbohydrates.